Staff Software Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Architect and build end-to-end platform solutions, backend services, RESTful APIs, and front-end interfaces where needed .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesLead💰 $187,100 - $229,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and building scalable platform solutions, including backend services and RESTful APIs, while leveraging cloud-native architectures on Azure and AWS. Proven ability to mentor engineers and influence technical direction across teams, with a strong focus on documentation and simplifying engineering processes.

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Object-Oriented ProgrammingMicroservices ArchitectureRESTful API DevelopmentCloud-Native ArchitectureAI-Powered Feature Development

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Hard Skills

JavaC#PythonDomain-Driven DesignEvent-Driven ArchitectureTypeScriptJavaScriptGraphQLGRPCMCP-Based Tooling

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

AzureAWSClaude CodeGitHub CopilotCursor

Certifications & Qualifications

Azure Solutions ArchitectAWS Solutions Architect

Industry Keywords

End-to-End Platform SolutionsAI AgentsAgentic AITechnical DirectionDocumentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureCloudGraphQLGRPCJavaJavaScriptMicroservicesPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and build end-to-end platform solutions, backend services, RESTful APIs, and front-end interfaces where needed
Apply object-oriented programming, domain-driven design, and event-driven patterns
Design, build, operate, and evolve scalable microservices and event-driven architectures
Own core RESTful platform APIs and shared frameworks
Simplify how engineering teams build on shared platform services
Create clear documentation for platform services and frameworks
Architect and modernize services on Azure and/or AWS
Partner with cloud and DevOps engineering on reliability and cost
Lead integration of agentic AI, LLM, and MCP-based capabilities into platform services
Evaluate AI coding tools and establish guidelines for responsible use
Own architecture and technical direction of platform-wide services and APIs
Mentor senior and lead engineers
Influence technical direction across teams and act as the go-to expert for platform architecture decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of professional software engineering experience, including architecting complex, end-to-end platform solutions across multiple technology domains
Strong command of object-oriented programming and design patterns, including domain-driven design (DDD), event-driven architecture, and microservices
Proficiency in at least one backend language: Java, C#, or Python
Proven full-stack experience designing and building RESTful APIs from the data layer through to consuming services
Hands-on experience building AI-powered features, including LLMs and AI agents
Experience using AI coding tools such as Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor responsibly
Deep, hands-on experience with cloud-native architecture on Azure and/or AWS
Track record of simplifying how other engineers work and writing clear, accessible documentation
Strong communication skills to explain technical trade-offs to engineers and business stakeholders
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Preferred: front-end experience with TypeScript/JavaScript and React or Angular
Preferred: experience with MCP-based tooling or agentic AI systems
Preferred: experience with agent harness engineering and spec-driven development
Preferred: familiarity with GraphQL or gRPC
Preferred: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent cloud certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health